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HR 101: The history of LinkedIn

HR Brew

Reid Hoffman came up with the idea for a professional social network in 2002. At LinkedIn’s Talent Connect summit in October 2023, the company announced new HR-specific tools , including a generative AI update to its Recruiter service. Welcome to HR 101. Class is now in session. Today’s discussion will focus on the history of LinkedIn.

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How Wayfair Uses People Analytics to Improve DEI

Visier

Founded in 2002, the e-commerce giant has grown into a global organization with over 16,000 employees worldwide. Wayfair’s people analytics team uncovers insights to maximize employee engagement and productivity and proliferates people data across the business to drive decision-making. Taking action on DEI with data.

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6 Tips for Successfully Working at Home

HR Bartender

I started my consulting firm in 2002 , so I’ve been working from home for 15 years. The second piece of advice I received was that it would take two years to learn how to effectively work at home. When you work at home and you’re all by yourself…you are your own distraction. Be honest with yourself about productivity.

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Payactiv Wins “Company of the Year” in Financial Services at the 2021 American Business Awards®Payactiv also captures “Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year”

Payactiv

SAN JOSE, CA, — Payactiv, Inc , a leading provider of financial-empowerment services for wage earners, wins multiple Stevie ® Awards at the 2021 American Business Awards. Payactiv creates products that empower more people to participate in the economy they helped create. Learn more at www.payactiv.com. What the Judges Said.

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How To Celebrate National High Five Day At Work

15Five

In 2002, college students at the University of Virginia created National High Five Day , an unofficial national holiday. a legendary basketball player at Murray State University. Dodger’s outfielder Glenn Burke was waiting for Baker at home plate with his hand held high. Credit is often given to Lamont Sleets Jr. ,

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5 Ways To Build Equity for Women in 2023

Great Place to Work

In 2002, it was 80%. At the Best Workplaces for Women, 81% of women employees report fair pay, with no significant difference compared to men at the same companies. Duncan-Reed shared this tip as part of a presentation sponsored by BERG, the employee resource group for Black employees at Great Place To Work.

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Workplace Violence Prevention

Cisive

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration stated in 2002 that more than 2 million Americans report being victimized by workplace violence and that many more incidents go unreported. Approximately 28% of respondents said that preventing an active shooter event at one of their locations was an issue keeping them up at night.